Summer Program Counselor [18 Years Old and Up Only]

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

2d•$16

About The Position

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION Parks & Recreation Summer Program Counselor - 18 Years Old and Up Posting Expires: Open Until Filled Salary: $16.00 Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this job is to oversee summer camp youth and enhance their development through recreational enrichment activities. For seven weeks, we work with youth ages 5 – 12 to promote social, cultural and historical awareness an activity-based curriculum. Duties include but are not limited to: Working cooperatively with administration and camp staff, supervising youth, planning and implementing activities, encouraging camper participation, maintaining facilities, keeping supply inventory, providing superior customer service, attending meetings, completing reports, instructing campers in emergency procedures, abiding by organizational policy and procedures and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; OR Admittance letter into a post-secondary program OR some college attendance.
One-year experience working with youth or three (3) summers.
Must pass background checks for criminal and child protective findings.
Must pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with staff for the benefit of all camp affiliates.
Group supervision of campers in activities and daily camp operations.
Demonstrating paramount human relation skills when dealing with officials, administration, employees, parents, guests, or visitors.
Promotion and compliance of organizational policies and procedures.
Identifies and meets camper needs daily.
Planning and implementing recreational, educational, and social enrichment activities for campers.
Familiarizing yourself with camp lesson plans and implementing lessons.
Attending program/staff meetings designated by supervisor.

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